The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has launched the 19th Japan International MANGA Award and begin to accept entries for it.

Entries will be accepted as follows:

1. Application period: From 17th April 2025 to 30th June 2025 (entries must arrive by this date)


2. Only online application and submission will be accepted.


3. Application form: https://forms.office.com/r/NuzdMHUiWp


4. A link and instructions to upload the work will be sent via email after the online application form has been submitted.


5. Guidelines for: Application | Submission

More details are available on the official website of The Japan International MANGA Award.

The Japan International MANGA Award was established in May 2007 upon the initiative of then Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Taro Aso, with the aim of awarding MANGA creators who contribute to the spread of MANGA culture overseas and international cultural exchanges through MANGA. The Award has been presented every year since then.

Among entries, the gold Award will be given to the best work and the Silver Awards to three other excellent works. The awardees will be invited to Japan by the Japan Foundation to attend the award ceremony.